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Singapore Rail Test Centre Opens for Operations
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) today announced the completion of the Singapore Rail Test Centre (SRTC) in Tuas, which occupies a site of approximately 50 hectares. Fully equipped to conduct rigorous testing and commissioning of trains and core railways systems, the SRTC will support testing requirements for both new and existing rail lines. Please refer to the news release for more information.
28 Mar 2025
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On track for cleaner-energy transport
We refer to Ms Ng Cheng Hoon’s letter “Speed up conversion to electric public transport” (March 19). The electrification of our public bus and taxi fleet is a key part of the Government’s efforts to significantly reduce land transport emissions and support Singapore’s net-zero ambitions. The MRT, which runs on electricity, is the most carbon-efficient way of travelling, and our rail expansion efforts continue to make travel by MRT more convenient for more commuters. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
27 Mar 2025
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Noise mitigation measures in place at CRL construction site
We understand the concerns raised by Mr Liu Ying Ming in his letters on construction noise (Zaobao, 13 March and 14 February). The current works involve the installation of Earth Retaining Stabilising Structures (ERSS) before the station can be built underground. Once started, these structures have to be constructed continuously until they are completed to prevent the ground from collapsing. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
27 Mar 2025
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Financial sustainability, commuter demand among considerations
We refer to Mr David Wong Yeng Kin’s letter “How is public transport access determined for older estates?” (March 13). When planning for public transport, including new rail lines and bus services, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) considers various factors such as commuter demand and demographics, land use plans, and the need to spend prudently to ensure financial sustainability for commuters and taxpayers. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
26 Mar 2025
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More trains and system upgrades for Circle Line
We thank Mr Keanen Ang for his letter “Look at rejuvenating Circle Line too” (March 12). The Circle Line (CCL) connects commuters to different MRT lines _ hence interchange stations along CCL can be more crowded during peak periods. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) monitors passenger loading on the CCL closely to make the best use of its capacity to meet travel demand and, when required, work with the train operator to inject more trains. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
24 Mar 2025
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Taxis - Cabbies encouraged to accept cashless payments
We refer to Ms Ng Cheng Hoon’s letter (Some taxi drivers at airport prefer cash over cards; March 4). All taxis in Singapore – except for a small number of individual-owned yellow-top taxis that do not have cashless payment terminals – are equipped to accept cashless payments such as via credit cards and/or Nets. Most taxis also accept other modes of cashless payments, including PayLah and EZ-Link. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
10 Mar 2025
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News Releases
Phase 2 of Point-to-Point Transport Industry Structure and Regulatory Framework Review
As announced at the Ministry of Transport’s Committee of Supply 2025, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will be implementing several measures to improve the stability, contestability and inclusivity of the point-to-point transport (P2P) industry. Please refer to the news release for more information.
05 Mar 2025
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